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How to play Cuphead co-op
Does Cuphead have online co-op?
Can you play Cuphead 2 player with keyboard?
How do you play 2 player Cuphead on PC controller?

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Can you not play co-op with just 2 joy cons??

Alastor-10 3 years ago#1

With the simple controls i thought this would be playable for 2 players with just my one controller (2 joy cons). Is that just not the case?

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t5uk0r3 3 years ago#2

Afterf fumbling around a bit, at the main screen press and hold SL + SR simultaneously on both joy cons. Only one joycon would be functional, until you're on the map where the other can join in.

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Learn how to play local co-op multiplayer with a friend in Cuphead.

September 29 2017

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Now that Cuphead is finally out on Xbox One and PC, players are eager to load up the game with their friend for some local co-op fun as Cuphead and Mugman. Luckily, Cuphead’s drop-in, two-player local cooperative mode is the easiest feature of the game so far. Here's how to play Cuphead co-op.

Cuphead's local co-op lets you play alongside Mugman. © Studio MDHR

How to play Cuphead co-op

To setup local co-op in Cuphead, all you have to do is grab a second controller and turn it on. Make sure it’s synced up with your system. On PC, either plug in the second controller or sync it to the computer using an adapter. On Xbox One, connect the second controller and press any button, then sign-in with a user profile or as a guest when prompted to bring in player two.

Player two should now be in control of Mugman, Cuphead’s brother and co-op counterpart. Mugman will also have the same number of coins as Cuphead to spend on items. If you followed these steps, this should be all you need to start playing local co-op multiplayer with a friend in Cuphead.

Does Cuphead have online co-op?

The short answer is no, at least not yet. Although Cuphead currently only has local co-op, online multiplayer has certainly crossed the minds of Cuphead’s creators, Chad and Jared Moldenhauer of Studio MDHR.

According to a recent Fandom interview with Cuphead Producer Maja Moldenhauer, the game’s creators have considered adding online functionality to Cuphead “at a later date”. So while you’re stuck with couch co-op for now, there’s still hope for online co-op in Cuphead’s future.

Now that you know how to play Cuphead co-op, you should have a much easier time defeating the game’s quirky, colorful bosses. Want to succeed in Cuphead?Learn how to Parry Slap.

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Cuphead is a hardcore arcade platformer video game from Studio MDHR. It features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Likewise, many fans are wondering if they can play online co-op multiplayer in Cuphead. If you’re interested in online co-op multiplayer for Cuphead, this article has got you covered. Currently, there is no official support for online co-op multiplayer in Cuphead. However, the game does officially support local two-player co-op multiplayer.

There are some workarounds that players can use to play online co-op multiplayer with their friends. You can read on & check them out below.

How to Play Online Co-Op Multiplayer in Cuphead for PC:

For players who are on Windows PC, there is a very simple & intuitive workaround using Steam Remote Play, Nvidia GeForce, or Parsec.

Here’s how you can play online co-op in Cuphead using Steam Remote Play:

Firstly, launch the game on Steam
Next, open your friends’ tab.
Right-click on the friend you want to play with.
Finally, choose the Remote Play Together option.

Here’s how you can play online co-op multiplayer in Cuphead for PC using Nvidia GeForce:

Firstly, click on the Settings icon from your Nvidia system tray.
Next up, open the GeForce experience and go to Settings.
In the Settings, turn on the “Enable Experimental Functions” and “Share/in-game Overlay” options.
Next, launch the game and press alt + Z to open an overlay.
In the overlay settings, click on stream.
A pop-up saying “allow your friends to join the game” will appear. Then, click on “Yes” and close the overlay.
Then, click on the new option stream on your screen and select Guest Controls.
Next up, click on the “Play Alongside Me” option and click on Done.
Finally, click on a stream and click on the copy invites URL & share the link with your friend.

Here’s how you can play online co-op multiplayer in Cuphead on PC using Parsec:

Download Parsec & also have your friend download it too.
Create an account on Parsec & have your friend do the same.
Next up, create a private game in the arcade.
Add your friend with their parsec tag and username.
Then, they can join, but make sure that they have a physical controller.

*Do note that both the above workarounds require a good internet connection.

How to Play co-op online multiplayer in Cuphead for PlayStation 4 players:

Players can simply use Share Play on PS4 for online co-op in Cuphead. In order to do this, follow the steps below:
Launch the game on PS4 and press the “Share” button on your DualShock 4 controller.
Then, simply follow the onscreen prompts to set up a Party.
Finally, you & your friend can start a Share Play session.

Keep up-to-date with Digistatement.com, and know any new info on official support for online co-op multiplayer in Cuphead.

Can you play Cuphead 2 player with keyboard?

Cuphead does not have native support for two players on keyboard, so you will need to use at least one controller or emulate one using UCR.

How do you play 2 player Cuphead on PC controller?

To get started in Cuphead co-op, simply connect two controllers, load up the game, and press any button on the second controller to have Mugman appear. You can also play with a keyboard and one controller if you wish, though sometimes you have to disconnect the controller in the menu for it to register.